Consultant Clinical Scientist Full Time

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, UK; University Hospital of North Tees
Pay range: pro rata from £76,965 to £105,337 annually
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Date of Closure: September 12, 2025

Job Overview

Become a Consultant Clinical Scientist at University Hospitals Tees and become a part of our vibrant team. This position is a part of the Tees Valley Pathology Service, which is a partnership between the NHS Foundation Trusts for South Tees Hospitals and North Tees and Hartlepool. With possible duties at all locations, your primary base will be North Tees Hospital.

Principal Duties

• Clinical Support: Authorize patient reports for primary and secondary care, and interpret the results of biochemistry labs.
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  Service Development: Work together with medical professionals to create and execute new guidelines and protocols that improve patient care.

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  Technical Advice: Help laboratory employees with technical and analytical problems.

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  Quality Assurance: Uphold and enhance clinical chemistry’s scientific standards while making sure that UKAS ISO standards are followed.

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  System Upgrade: Throughout the following 12 to 18 months, take part in the replacement of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

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  On-Call Responsibilities: As part of the on-call schedule, provide clinical chemistry services after hours.

• Point of Care Testing: Lead clinical aspects of Point of Care Testing.

• Lipid Service Support: Assist in delivering the Lipid service alongside consultant colleagues.

About Us

University Hospitals Tees is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and experience. We give an inclusive work environment with a chance for both professional and personal growth. You can be inspired to run with empathy and as a member of our team, cultivating a culture of group leadership.

Important Requirements

• Advanced clinical scientific knowledge to doctorate level or equivalent.

• Royal College of Pathologists Fellowship (FRCPath) or a comparable title.
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  Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a clinical scientist.

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  Participation in pertinent programs demonstrates Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Ability to conduct clinical audits and present findings.

Desirable Skills

• Expertise in a highly specialised area of clinical science.

• Leadership experience in service development beyond the department.

• The capacity to plan, organize, and lead research and development initiatives.

Additional Information

• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
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  Those applicants who have a Skilled Worker visa are welcome and can be considered with all other applicants.

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  Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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  For more information or to apply, visit the NHS Jobs website.